DATE: 27-07-2008(Please note that the following interview was originally published on the 12th of May 2008, but is just being copied to the website on this day. Some statements are referred to events around 12-05-2008, and may seem irrelevant as of present circumstances, for eg. some stats, recent achievements and player names used.)
This is the first release and the first edition of the LXM Weekly- a newly formed League Magazine.
We have decided to start off with an interview, and could we have done better than League Admin Taimoor08? After making appointments days in advance, reporter Sujith Krishnan finally got his man, and after yet another week, which has passed in the formation of the Weekly, we can now bring to you, what Taimoor Tanveer is all about!
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We have decided to start off with an interview, and could we have done better than League Admin Taimoor08? After making appointments days in advance, reporter Sujith Krishnan finally got his man, and after yet another week, which has passed in the formation of the Weekly, we can now bring to you, what Taimoor Tanveer is all about!
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Hi Taimoor, a pleasure to talk to you!
Taimoor08- Same here.
Congratulations on becoming the FA Cup champions of Season 3! To what do you attribute the success?
Taimoor08- Thank you. It doesn't feel bad at all. A silverware after three odd seasons is a minimum. The team deserves it...
But in spite of Cup success, you narrowly avoided relegation last season, making sure of survival on the last round of matches. How did the team who missed the League crown on the final day of Season 1 reach such lows?
Taimoor08- There were only 3 points separating the 3rd and the 6th position. and 4 points separating us and Mighty Reds. So, there isn't much in it you see. We have had too many draws in my opinion and that little bit of edge lacked which saw us at the wrong end of the table.
So what is the reason for the Team name? The well-known Will Smith Movie?
Taimoor08- Sorry???... Its not a known one in my book.
Ha ha, let's leave movies then, how do you perceive the League and what are your anticipations for the coming season with your team?
Taimoor08- I am going to make sure I kick Satanic FC. My friend Sunny doesn't like him =P.
Oho, we'll get responses for that one, I feel! So what plans do you have in the future about player transfers? Going for skill or youth? I mean, do you like to focus on improving the players’ age average? Or you prefer to improve the skill average?
Taimoor08- That depends on what the conditions are, what I need, what the club needs... But basically the club will be looking to the youngsters as the future of the league looks good.
You've built up a good solid team with a good balance of players, arguably the best team in the League on paper. Who are the prominent stars on the team, your favourite, and who of your young players will feature in the years to come?
Taimoor08- The whole of my midfield is based on my general Cliff Langley... The defence is based on Clark Bonham one of the best in the league in my opinion...The future star is still got to be that star striker with great Free-kick abilities, I always forget his name....what's it? yeah got it, Taimoor Tanveer.
Ha ha. And surely those are players anyone would happily put in their first team sheet... So your favourite manager, other than yourself of course, in the entire league? And why?
Taimoor08- Its got to be Arun. He has the best team and still a large account balance that is for sure. He always went for youth which was always the right decision. People like me realized that very late.
And that list includes me too! Favourite Player in the entire league, other than from your own team? And why?
Taimoor08- It was Mathew Brooker but considering his age I'll go with Elliot Bashford. Empyreon FC, in my opinion is a 1 man show and this lad is simply awesome. Scoring 40 goals and giving in 6 assist in just 53 sentences. Isn't it amazing?
It sure is, the best striker in the league by miles, I think. Here's a feisty one- whom do you consider your prime rival?(A guess:- Empyreon FC, formerly known as FoxHound FC?)
Taimoor08- You may call him my ex-rival. I really felt bad when I lost two games in a row and handing the title in Imran's hands. But I have a new friend in this league, the manager of The Finishers. although he is new to Xperteleven, it will be a nice feeling kicking his a--.
We'll have to censor that, but it's all good, we hope to get reactions for that too! Now let’s shift to your team in one of the Xpert Leagues- Taimoors Tigers- a strong 5th Division team in the Ultimate League. What plans do you have there? Rumours of a search for a new challenge?
[Note that this interview is a week old. Taimoor has now found satisfaction in Hattrick League Division 6:57's VfB Stuttgard 1893. He confirmed his plans to move in the interview, though]:-
Taimoor08- Yes, I am looking for a new challenge. This team is strong, but a old defence with excess of experience. No funds and time to bring in youth and I ain't good at it either, so looking for a good team, which has some decent young players.
I wish you success in your quest. One last question. Let’s forget about X11 for a minute and tell us something about you: age, occupation, family, hobbies...
Taimoor08- I am 16, will be turning 17 in September. I am a Manchester United fan. No one wants Manchester United to win more than me and perhaps Gary Neville as Sir Alex said... No really, I just added my name to it!
Cheerful as always! Thank you for talking to us, Taimoor, I hope we meet again!
Taimoor08- Cheers!
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Reporter- Sujithkrishnan288
